UPDATE: Sadly, we took this restaurant out of our rotation after a horrific service experience. We…read morehave it one more chance afterwards and decided it wasn't great enough to overlook the awful experience we had. We are new to Germany and have been to this restaurant several times. They have a diverse menu with a selection of traditional German dishes such as steak and schnitzel as well as pasta, fish, soup and salad. The food is high quality and nicely prepared. We love the quaint ambiance of the room and friendly, English-speaking wait staff. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

This is one of my absolute favorite German restaurants. This is the one I take all my friends to…read morefor lunch. I don't know if there was a chef change recently, but to my mind, the food seems to taste even better lately. The servers recognize me most of the time because I am a regular which is cool. I try to order in German when possible but I see that all the servers know enough English (one or two speak incredible English) so any Americans who go should have no trouble ordering. I love their salad and soups. It is pumpkin soup season right now and their pumpkin soup is very, very good. My favorite dish on the menu is their Rahm Schnitzel. Very well seasoned and not at all bland. I go most often for lunch and they have an abbreviated lunch menu which changes and they will also let you order off the full menu which is nice. Not a lot of German restaurants let you order from the full menu during lunch hours. The only downside is that you can't pay in debit card. So have euros with you when you go.

Gilbert's is fantastic! Schnitzel is the best in the area ..if not all of Germany..and Gilbert's…read morepersonality is like no other..from someone from the United States with a son in the Army ..Gilbert's is a True treat..thank you Gilbert and his wonderful staff

We were visiting our friend at Ramstein and found this quaint restaurant in a wooded setting. It…read morehas a limited menu but the food was delicious. I had the chicken cordon blue schnitzel that was amazing with the special white asparagus. To top it off, Gilbert the owner came to our table to welcome us and we shared a couple shots of Jäger. It was an experience that we will not soon forget. Easily a 5 star experience!!!

We were recommended to check this out and it far exceeded our expectations. My son and I shared the…read moredry aged beef, roasted vegetables, and French fries. It was SO good! We also ordered creme brûlée and the apple strudel; both incredible. Very generous and patient waitstaff. Will definitely return!

We last visited Nanstein Castle quite a long time ago. As we found ourselves in the area again we…read moredecided to stop by for old times sake and see how restoration was going. Well, sadly, we showed up on the one day of the week the castle was closed. However, we were able to stop into the Burgschanke for a bite to eat which was a completely unexpected stop as this 'castle tavern' was not here the last time we visited! We were approached as soon as we entered and asked if we had a reservation. Oh, no. Turned out OK as they had two tables available at the moment. Yea! The staff speak English, the menu is in English so no worries if you don't speak German. We had a light lunch of beef broth with bone marrow balls and a side salad. They also have wursts and other German fare you would expect. But we don't have huge appetites so this lunch suited us very well. First the soup. A rich, dark beef broth. A little salty, and very flavorful. The bone marrow balls remind me of matzah balls. This was an all together satisfying starter. It came with a small loaf of bread. Soft on the inside, crusty on the outside. A very nice, warm accompaniment to the soup. Next, the salad. We had been in Germany over two weeks at this point and none of the meals we had up to this point really reminded us of those we remembered from when we lived in Germany. That's fine. Pallets change. Chefs like to experiment. It's all good. But this salad! This is the salad we remember. The mix of greens. The salad dressing. This folks is a German salad. I know you might not care, but I am so happy to have found that taste again. It was fresh and flavorful and exactly what we needed. A hotel is located a little ways down the hill from the castle. Some people parked there and walked up. We drove all the way up to the castle and found parking on site. You can also walk all the way up to the castle or ride your bike on one of the many trails crisscrossing the property. The ambiance here is chill, fun and very German. The staff are friendly, professional and easy going. Restrooms are down a hall at the back of the restaurant. Remember to call in a reservation! You should definitely stop by for a meal.

Highly recommend. This is the cutest little restaurant kinda tucked away - you may have to look,…read morebut it's there! My husband and I both ordered schnitzel - I got the peppercorn schnitzel (my husband's recommendation) and he got the schnitzel special. We both got the spatzle. The schnitzel was delicious. The peppercorn sauce on mine was amazing. My husband loved his as well. The spatzle was so great. I'm a big fan of fresh spatzle. The biggest bummer was that we weren't able to get dessert! The kitchen closed while we were eating dinner and we didn't know! So when we went to order dessert we were unable. That was def a real bummer. Despite that, we would definitely return!

Delicious. Get there on time…read more Prepare to wait. Limited seating. Friendly staff. Cold beer. I recommend the Pepperhoffesauce Schnitzel.

Gutes Essen, aber unethische Preisgestaltung. Der volle Preis für eine kleine Portion wurde…read moreverlangt. Dann hieß es: "Sie haben zwei Euro gespart." Geben Sie einfach die große Portion zum gleichen Preis. Nur Bargeld, keine gedruckten Quittungen. Legal?

An American friendly Gastehaus in Siegelbach. The wait staff pretty much all speak good English…read more The food is great and the portions are huge, so bring your appetite. They serve appetizers, hamburgers, pizza and the normal German fair. They also have specials. Like I said, the food is pretty darn good. For something light to eat, I like the Hawaiian Toast. It sounds weird, but it works. It's worth the drive from the surrounding area, plus your supporting a Mom and Pop place

Food and service were great! Waiter suggested wine for me and nonalcoholic beverages for my…read morehusband. It took around three hours to get through all five courses, but the experience was so good we didn't realize we had been there so long. So happy to find a good place to eat locally!

I went to Puur for my birthday. I love it and plan on going back. It is the most delightful…read morerestaurant I've been to in the area. The ambiance is lovely. The food was excellent. The servings are not full servings, they are small plates, but everything was delicious with fantastic presentations. The wine was paired well, which enhanced the taste of everything. They have a large variety of wine. Also, the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Puur is a hidden gem. Check it out.

German food, with the normal selections with a wide array of dessert options…read more Yet, the reason this place stands out to me, is that it's in a semi-closed in an area near a park and fountain where kids can play while the food is being prepared. So they aren't confined to a small restaurant or chair - we all know how kids can be, especially young ones. Not only that - but it seems they cater to English speakers with an English menu. I mean, one shouldn't expect that when in a different country, but you can't deny it is nice when you run across it.

Service was great, the patio is amazing. We really like the salads that we got, I like the spatezle…read more(sp?), and my husband had a schnitzel that was ok.

FOOD: Good food, dinners come with a salad bar…read more ATMOSPHERE: The beer garden is next to a peaceful stream. SERVICE: Quick and responsive. PRICE: Pricey well for the Quality. PARKING: Plenty of parking reserved for the restaurant. OTHER:

Only 3 beers on tap, which was a bit disappointing. Small dine in area but food was good, just a…read morebit pricy, however, given the location, a solid option.

I am torn about this place as I really do love the food and some of the old wait staff but alas,…read morethe staff cycles through and the new bunch are borderline horrible. I´ve been eating here for the better part of three years but the reality is that they have two levels of service, one for the Germans and another for the Americans. I could literally be the first one in to sit for lunch but somehow others get served first or my order gets intercepted and served to a later arriving German customer. I usually bite my tongue but once in a while I get too torqued up and vent to a staffer like today as I was invisible to my waitress for 15 plus minutes until I walked to the bar to order. It took about 60 minutes from the time I sat to the time I got served with the melt-down in between. Other coworkers have shared similar experiences so it it isn´t just me. Bottom line is that if you are in the very first wave of customers to sit and order, you will easily be in and out in less than 45 minutes, if you arrive after that, add another 15-30 minutes to your sitting time.

Big Emma's is one of those places you walk into hungry and leave absolutely stuffed; in the best…read moreway. The portions are enormous, the menu is full of comfort‑food classics, and the atmosphere has that lively, slightly chaotic charm that makes it feel like a local staple. I went with a group, and everyone found something they loved. The schnitzel was crispy and well‑seasoned, and the burgers were surprisingly great for a place known for German‑style plates. Service was friendly and efficient even though the place was packed, which I really appreciated. If I had to nitpick, the wait times can get long during peak hours, and the sheer size of the portions can be a bit overwhelming if you're not prepared. But honestly, that's part of the Big Emma's experience; go hungry, go with friends, and expect leftovers. Overall, a fun, hearty spot that delivers exactly what it promises. I'd happily come back.

First off, we are Americans visiting our son at Ramstein. We had tried other German food and not…read moreloved it. Big Emma's is an adorable restaurant with indoor, covered open dining, and outdoor beer garden area. They make their own beer. We didn't try that though. We had the cream and mushroom schnitzel, onion and cheese spatzel, and the brats plate. It came with a salad bar that was good too. We all liked our dinner. The service was great. All in all, excellent experience.